RSSTHE PEOPLE WHOM COME.
Jul 20
My Homeless America No Comments
THE PEOPLE WHOM COME.
I confess, I’m not in the poorest part of town. Here, even the homeless drink specialty coffee from these over priced shops. But these tough times are hitting below everyone’s belt. I see well seniored people as well young couples with Two or Three young children.
When I see the younger population sitting down to eat, I am both elated with the fact that they can take an advantage of the ocation to eat a hot meal and concerned at what has brought them it dine most often with complete strangers. in the case of teenagers (some of whom I knew before), there is a recurring theme, they won’t submit to the authority of their perennial figures (exodus 29:12). For them, I can only pray for the Lord to protect them even though he doesn’t cross their minds.
I’m concerned for the young couples whom come to eat with their children. It fills me with joy, but I can feel their apprehension. Eating with a group of strangers, exposing their children to this strange environment. Perhaps separate arrangements might be made.
Twisted within this subculture is drug use among many. Buying, selling, using. Its hard not to turn a deaf ear or blind eye. Myself; having never done drugs without a prescription or exceeded the limits for over the counter medication; cast a less than favorable eye on those whom abuse these things. I understand the need to escape the moment, but I don’t understand the need to feel like crap when its all done. A life filled with the normal ups and down is occupying enough without adding chemically induced peeks and valleys. The government tries to monitor some of its beneficiary recipients, but this has its flaws. Up front, I have no answers nor suggestions, but this is an issue in itself and must be addressed by each individual on a per case basis.
In short; the homeless population is given to the same strengths and weaknesses as all other demo graphs. As the family of God, we can provide food and services it improve the quality of life, but until the person is ready to actively change for the better, they will remain in the same perpetuating rut. Let us all pray for those less fortunate than ourselves.
SPOTLIGHT
Its difficult to single out and one person among such a large and diverse group of people, so I want to take this moment to recognize all the people out there whom want to make a difference in their life and the lives of others around them.
